About Ark Start nursery
We are very pleased that Ark Start, Ark’s nursery programme, is operating from Ark John Archer and can offer nursery places to children from 9 months, term time only or all year round.
Ark Start is not for profit and aim to keep all fees as low as possible. The government is extending the childcare entitlements for working parents and you may be eligible for free childcare. To check eligibility please click here.
Ark Start John Archer is led by teachers and staffed with highly qualified early childhood educators and works in close partnership with the school.
For more information, visit the Ark Start John Archer website.
How to apply
You can apply for a place at the nursery on the website here.
You may be entitled to government funding and can find out more here or you may need to pay a fee to attend. Ark Start is not for profit and we aim to keep all fees as low as possible.
Ark Start is not for profit and we aim to keep all fees as low as possible.
Visiting the nursery
The team would be delighted to show you and your child around the nursery and answer any questions you have.
If you would like to book a private visit, please get in contact with Ark Start via the website - Ark Start John Archer
Find out more
Fully qualified early years teachers
The nursery staff are fully trained and qualified as educators, expert in delivering the government's Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Learning in nature
Children benefit from stimulating outdoor learning, where they are supported to explore nature and develop their movement skills.
Curriculum designed by specialists
The early years curriculum is structured around storytelling, encouraging children to tell their own stories and listen to others' stories.
